Buyer beware! We have all heard that phrase so many times that it has become second nature to be wary of someone selling something. It is good advice for sure but home buyers should also beware of ways they can sabotage their purchase of a house. It is easier than one might think as some overzealous home […]

For most of the last year in Bend, Oregon the real estate market has favored sellers because the number of homes for sale has been so low. This is called a seller’s market and in a seller’s market good homes often receive multiple offers within a short time after being listed. Multiple offers are great […]

Buying a home sets the stage for owning it and as obvious as that might seem, many home buyers fail to recognize it. They get caught up in the excitement of buying a home and don’t consider their long term needs and goals as part of the home buying process. As a result, they often […]

To a large extent, the decision to buy a home is an emotional one. Life events, like getting married, having children or landing a dream job are exciting times and often lead to serious consideration of buying a home. The National Housing Survey released quarterly by Fannie Mae suggests that this is not uncommon […]

New homes are looking pretty attractive to buyers in Bend, Oregon right now. What makes new construction attractive is the competitive pricing compared to existing homes and, of course, the fact that everything is new. It is easy for buyers to think that “new” would mean there would be no problems with the house. Unfortunately, […]

How much a borrower can qualify for when buying a home in Bend, Oregon is primarily determined by the debt-to-income (DTI) ratio and the loan program used to finance the home purchase. DTI ratio is a measurement, expressed as a percentage, of your eligible gross income that goes towards paying the housing principal, interest, taxes […]

In step one you selected the real estate agent and mortgage lender you thought were the best fit for you. In step two you set reasonable expectations for your home search. Now that you are ready to begin looking at houses it is time to buckle down and get serious. The best way to prove […]

You started the process of buying your first home by choosing a real estate agent and mortgage lender that meet your qualifications and feel like a good fit. Before you take off, excited to find the perfect home, step back and set some expectations for your home search. What you expect to happen during your […]

This is the first installment of multiple posts aimed at helping first time home buyers. Buying your first home is a big deal and it is one you should be prepared for. It is easy to get caught up in the excitement of shopping for your first house and overlook some simple steps that can […]

One thing we could probably all agree on is that winter is not our favorite time of year to move. From the cold to the potential for snow and rain it just doesn’t seem like the best use of one’s time. It doesn’t seem like it but there are some advantages to putting on the […]